The Intersection of Drug Abuse, Neurotoxicity and Neurodegenerative Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 375
Special Issue Editors
2. UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Translational Toxicology Research Laboratory, University Institute of Health Sciences (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
3. Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Interests: molecular motors; intracellular transport; cell biology; molecular biology; neurodegeneration; drugs of abuse; pharmacology; toxicology; neurotoxicology; forensic sciences
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2. UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Interests: toxicology; pharmacology; ADME/toxicokinetics; membrane transporters; P-glycoprotein; neurodegeneration; drugs of abuse; drug discovery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Drug abuse, a complex and multifaceted societal issue, impacts the delicate mechanisms of the human brain, often leading to neurotoxicity and contributing to the onset or exacerbation of neurodegenerative diseases; therefore, the intersection of drug abuse, neurotoxicity, and neurodegenerative diseases represents a big challenge in contemporary neuroscience and public health, as researchers try to comprehend the intricate mechanisms underlying these phenomena.
On the other hand, by elucidating the complex interactions between substance abuse and the brain, researchers can pave the way for innovative interventions that safeguard neurological well-being and promote recovery from addiction. Addressing these complex issues requires collaboration across disciplines and a constant responsibility to improve the lives of those affected by drug abuse and its neurological consequences.
In this Special Issue, we are interested in reviews and original articles describing neurotoxic and/or neurodegenerative phenomena, or therapeutic interventions, associated with abused drugs.
Dr. Daniel José Barbosa
Dr. Renata Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- drugs of abuse
- neurotoxicity
- neurodegeneration
- brain health
- substance use disorders
- therapeutic interventions
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